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Pontllanfraith

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About

Pontllanfraith is a community ward located within the wider Caerphilly county borough. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from older terraced homes to more modern estates. It sits on the western side of the Sirhowy River valley, with its topography characterised by steep hillsides leading down to the valley floor. The ward includes the distinct neighbourhoods of Pontllanfraith itself, along with parts of Blackwood and Pengam.

A notable local feature is the large, grassy mound known as Pen-y-Fan Pond, a reclaimed former colliery tip that now serves as a recreational green space with walking paths. The area’s layout is shaped by its industrial past, with former mining sites integrated into the community. Local amenities are concentrated along Commercial Street, providing essential shops and services for residents. Transport links follow the valley, with the main A4048 road running through the area.

Area overview

On average Pontllanfraith has None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pontllanfraith is £44,281 per year. Pontllanfraith is home to around 8,381 people, with a population density of about 1,451.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
6/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pontllanfraith Population
8,381
Population density
1,451.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.4(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.9(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.68(-9%)
Public order
5.49(-33%)
Vehicle crime
2.62(-9%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,132
97.03%
Other White
107
1.28%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
26
0.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
0.21%
Other Asian
17
0.2%
Total population: 8,381

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,685
24.49%
No qualifications
1,646
23.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,171
17.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,120
16.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
698
10.15%
Total 16+ residents: 6,880

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,397
38.85%
Owns with a mortgage
1,083
30.12%
Social rents from council
547
15.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
377
10.48%
Other social rented
137
3.81%
Total households: 3,596

Property prices in Pontllanfraith

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £191,000 in Pontllanfraith area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £510,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pontllanfraith in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pontllanfraith over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£290,000
Flats2£96,000
Semi-Detached40£185,500
Terraced15£157,000

10 years median price trend in Pontllanfraith

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontllanfraith.

All postcodes in Pontllanfraith

NP122FQ

White Hart Lane

NP122GH

Cwmdraw Court

NP122EL

Hill View

NP122PQ

Bryn Lane

NP122LU

Mill Road

NP122EN

Fleur De Lys Avenue

NP122HF

Crown Cottages

NP122BH

Bryn Road

NP122YN

Newbridge Road Industrial Estate

NP122HR

Pontllanfraith

NP122DE

Bryngolau Terrace

NP122FY

Clyde Close

NP122LH

Llanarth Road

NP122NE

Highland Crescent

NP122FB

St Teilos Close

NP122LQ

Islwyn Terrace

NP122NY

Edge Hill

NP122EG

Rushmere Road

NP122PF

Highmead

NP122GZ

Heolddu Road

NP122ET

St Andrews Drive

NP122AF

Brookfield Road

NP122JT

Gelligroes Road

NP122XA

Blackwood Road

NP122BB

Pontllanfraith

NP122PU

Chestnut Grove

NP122QL

Heol Trelyn Road

NP122BZ

Penllwyn Terrace

NP122JU

Gelligroes Road

NP122NX

The Green

NP122DY

Penmaen Road

NP122PL

Forest Hill

NP122DN

Penmaen Road

NP122HA

Crown Lane

NP122NF

Upland Road

NP122FX

Newbridge Road

NP122GD

Crown Lane

NP122HG

Heolddu Road

NP122JA

Gelli Lane

NP122BY

Brynteg Avenue

NP122EQ

The Grove

NP122PP

Hawthorn Drive

NP122BG

Pant-Y-Resk Road

NP122BT

Station Houses

NP122PZ

The Bowls

NP122LR

Pembrey Gardens

NP122DR

Windy Ridge

NP122LL

Islwyn Terrace

NP122HY

Newport Road

NP122FL

Pontllanfraith

NP122GL

Springfield Court

NP122HT

Gerddi Ty Mawr

NP122PS

Cedar Close

NP122AA

Elim Way

NP122PJ

The Spinney

NP122YL

Pontllanfraith

NP122JY

Commercial Street

NP122QQ

Rhymney Close

NP122LJ

Islwyn Terrace

NP122DD

Brynglas Avenue

NP122FG

St Cenydd Close

NP122GB

Avon Close

NP122LZ

Llanarth Road Lane

NP122QN

Pen Y Mead

NP122ED

Highfield Crescent

NP122FE

St Davids Close

NP122PR

Laurel Drive

NP122PH

Maple Close

NP122PX

Lime Grove

NP122FU

Tamar Close

NP122GW

Sirhowy View

NP122JH

Sir Ivors Road

NP122DF

Glan Islwyn

NP122AE

Brookfield Road

NP122HX

Trem Y Goron

NP122RT

Sir Ivor Road

NP122XN

Blackwood Business Park

NP122LT

Cwrt Pantycelyn

NP122PA

Pinewood Court

NP122JZ

Commercial Street

NP122DZ

Commercial Street

NP122AL

Millbrook Road

NP122NU

Fleur De Lys Avenue

NP122GA

Severn Road

NP122YU

Blackwood Road

NP122EB

Highfield Road

NP122LA

Pontllanfraith

NP122PE

Highmead

NP122FF

St Rhidian Close

NP122NW

Manor Road

NP122YT

Tir-Philkins

NP122EY

Bryn Road

NP122LW

Springfield Cottages

NP122JJ

Pantycelyn

NP122HZ

Clos Y Goron

NP122NQ

Pontllanfraith

NP122JQ

Gelli-Groes Road

NP122FA

St Madoc Close

NP122RN

St Mary's Road

NP122EP

Beech Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.